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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.07, 3,078.30 and 1,499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.07, 3,078.30 and 1,499.41 is: 2,245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.07 : 3,078.30 = 1,499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.07/3,078.30 = 1,499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.07x = 3,078.30 × 1,499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.07x = 4,615,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,643.27/2,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.98

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